63 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Fino Verde Basil. This small, compact bush plant produces very flavorful, tiny basil leaves. It is a popular Italian heirloom variety prized for its compact growth, tiny aromatic leaves, and intense sweet-spicy basil flavor. It has a strong, classic sweet basil taste with pungent spicy notes favored by chefs, especially for pesto. The plant is very slow to bolt, 3 weeks later than Genovese Basil. Leaves have a sweet, pungent flavor similar to that of Spicy Globe Bush Basil. Used in sauces, salads, and Italian dishes. Very attractive, excellent potted plants and landscaping borders. A variety from Italy.
Seeds Per Pound: 320,000
Plant Height: 1 ½ ft tall.
Sunlight: Partial Shade
Planting Instructions: Plant seeds ¼" deep.
Soil Facts: Requires a well prepared soil. Use general purpose fertilizer when preparing soil. Moist soil preferred
Germination: 12-18 days at 70°F